About
El Hipopótamo is a Spanish restaurant located in the Hato Rey Sur neighborhood of San Juan. The establishment serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. It offers beer, wine, cocktails and coffee. Vegetarian options are available. The restaurant provides dine-in and takeout service, accepts reservations, and features live music. It is suitable for children and groups. Payment is accepted by credit and debit cards. Free parking is offered in a lot and on the street, along with valet parking. The location is fully wheelchair accessible including parking, entrance, restroom and seating.
Highlights
- Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch
- Offers beer, wine, cocktails and coffee
- Live music is presented
- Suitable for children and groups
- Wheelchair accessible throughout
At a glance
- Category
- Eat & Drink · Restaurant
- Neighborhood / town
- Hato Rey Sur, San Juan
- Price range
- $$
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Listing
- Not claimed by the business yet
Good to know
- Open Sunday: Yes
Features and services
- Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Good for kids
- Yes
- Pets allowed
- No
- Reservations
- Yes
- Takeout
- Yes
- Delivery
- No
- Outdoor seating
- No
- Payment
- credit cards, debit cards
Opening hours
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- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 07:00-23:00
- Wed
- 07:00-23:00
- Thu
- 07:00-23:00
- Fri
- 07:00-23:00
- Sat
- 07:00-23:00
- Sun
- 07:00-23:00
Hours as listed for this business. Call ahead on holidays.
Tips
- Call ahead to confirm current hours of operation.
- Check the website for information about reservations.
- Free parking is available in the lot and on the street.
Address: 880 PR-1, San Juan, 00927
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- Nearest beach
- Ocean Park / Condado, San Juan · 7.8 km away
- Nearest guide
- Old San Juan · 9.3 km
- Eat & Drink
- 663 in San Juan listed in our directory
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Questions
What are El Hipopótamo's hours?
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 07:00-23:00; Wednesday: 07:00-23:00; Thursday: 07:00-23:00; Friday: 07:00-23:00; Saturday: 07:00-23:00; Sunday: 07:00-23:00.
What languages are spoken at El Hipopótamo?
English, Spanish.
How expensive is El Hipopótamo?
The listed price range is $$ (from $ to $$$$).
Does El Hipopótamo serve breakfast?
Yes, the restaurant serves breakfast.
Is live music available at El Hipopótamo?
Yes, live music is presented.
Does El Hipopótamo offer vegetarian food?
Yes, vegetarian food is served.
What payment methods does El Hipopótamo accept?
The restaurant accepts credit cards and debit cards.
Is El Hipopótamo wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it has wheelchair accessible parking, entrance, restroom and seating.
Things to do near El Hipopótamo
Also in San Juan: nearby places to eat
- El Deck de Abuelo · Bar, Hato Rey Sur
- Arrope Café · Café, Hato Rey Sur
- Café Borikén · Bar, Hato Rey Sur
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Last checked: October 14, 2026
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